Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, is a delicate bloom of the lush spruce forest. The slender plant rides on soft moss and raises one flower stalk after another from its stem. The shy twinflower is the timid beauty of the Finnish forest. Eino Leino's (1878 - 1926) beloved poem Nocturne breathes the timeless message of the Finnish summer night: The scents of twinflower and shadows of water, from these I create my heart's song. The verses of young Eino Leino have also inspired jewelry designer Kirsti Doukas. Her Vanamo jewelry's pink pearls glow with delicate charm.
